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Fall 2011 GROUP PROGRAMS

African Drumming -- Join a group of African drummers who meet monthly and welcome new drummers of all ability levels. Djembe drums are available to borrow, and beginners will be taught whatever is necessary to join in the fun! Experience the joyful community that emerges when we drum together!
Time: First Monday of each month, 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.
Dates: September 12, October 3, November 7, December 5, and January 9
Cost: $20 per person
Instructor: Jan Gregory

Broadway Performance – This group workshop for boys and girls ages 6-10 focuses on proper singing technique through learning songs from Broadway musicals. This session will focus on songs from “Beauty and the Beast.” The workshop will result in a live performance for family and friends at the final session. All voices and ability levels are welcome. Materials included. *Please only bring water in a closed container to rehearsals!*
Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Dates: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 12/7, 12/13*, and 12/21 (no class 10/26, 11/23 or 11/30)
Cost: $150 for 8 classes, plus a performance
Instructor: Lyn Nagel

Cabaret Performance – Through vocal instruction, our goal is to inspire young artists ages 10-18 to be the best they can be. Each participant will learn two songs: one of their choice and one that the instructor will choose to improve their vocal range and ability. The workshop will result in a live performance, including a song sung by the entire class, for family and friends at the final session. All voices and ability levels are welcome. Instructor's song materials included. *Please only bring water in a closed container to rehearsals!*

Time: Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Dates: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 12/7, 12/13*, and 12/21 (no class 10/26, 11/23 or 11/30)
Cost: $150 for 8 classes, plus a performance
Instructor: Lyn Nagel

Beginner Group Piano -- Come experience our digital Yamaha keyboards, which allow a small group of students to experience both private, one-on-one instruction as well as group playing. We encourage this class for young students who are planning independent study on the piano, and we have had lots of fun and success with adults too! For the youngest students, one parent is encouraged to accompany the child to optimize their learning experience. You must have a keyboard or piano at home to practice.

Beginner, ages 5 to 7 Thursdays 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. (with parent in attendance)
Beginner, ages 7 to adult Thursdays 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Beginner, for adults Tuesdays 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Instructor: Estelle Mackenzie Cost: $140, including materials
Schedule: Eight weeks beginning October 4 or October 6

Beginner, ages 5 to 7 Mondays, 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. (with parent in attendance)
Instructor: Henry Church Cost: $140, including materials
Schedule: Eight weeks beginning October 3

Intermediate Group Piano – Assuming you have the basic ability to read music and play keyboard, you will enjoy private, one-on-one instruction, as well as group playing, in our laboratory of digital Yamaha keyboards. The student must have a keyboard or piano at home to practice.

Adults Tuesdays 2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Estelle Mackenzie Cost: $140, including materials
Schedule: Eight weeks beginning September 13

Children ages 5 to 7 Mondays 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. (with parent in attendance)
Instructor: Henry Church Cost: $140, including materials
Schedule: Eight weeks beginning September 19

Ukulele Ensemble -- Playing the ukulele is the hottest craze, and it’s easy to do! Learn to read the music, and play as a group. Ukuleles are available for purchase or to use for rental fee.
Time: Mondays, 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.
Dates: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, and 11/21 (no class 10/10 or 10/31)
Cost: $105, including materials
Instructor: Henry Church

Learn to Play Ukulele -- If you are a beginner, come early and learn the chords to participate in the group ukulele lesson. Again, ukuleles are available for purchase or to use for rental fee.
Time: Mondays, 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Dates: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, and 11/21 (no class 10/10 or 10/31)
Cost: $45, including materials
Instructor: Henry Church